SOLUTION: The ratio between two numbers is 11:13.if the smaller is 286.find the greater number.

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Question 742359:
The ratio between two numbers is 11:13.if the smaller is 286.find the greater number.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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11:13=286:X
11X=13*286
11X=3718
X=3718/11
X=338 IS THE LARGER NUMBER.